UseAndCare A Note to You.. ...................... Dryer Safety ....................... Parts and Features Operating 2 3-4 ............... 5 Your Dryer.. ......... 6 Before starting your dryer .. .6 Starting your dryer .............. 6 Stopping/restarting your dryer.. .......................... 6 Selecting the right cycle and setting .......................... 7 End of Cycle signal ........... 11 Using End of Cycle signal and FINISH GUARDa feature.. .............................
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool dryers are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your dryer properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Dryer Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
Important Safety Read all instructions before using your dryer. l Dryer must be electrically grounded. See the Installation Instructions. l Do not machine wash or machine dry items cleaned, washed, soaked in, or spotted with wax, paint, gasoline, oil, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Always hand wash and line dry items containing these materials. l Do not wash or dry items that are soiled with vegetable or cooking oil.
Parts and Features The parts and features of your dryer are illustrated below. Become familiar with all parts and features before using your dryer. Page references are included next to some features. Refer to those pages for more information about the features. NOTE: The drawings in this book may vary from your dryer model. They are designed to show the different features of all models covered by this book. Your model may not include all features.
Operating Your Dryer The information in this section helps you learn to use your dryer efficiently and safely. Refer to “Laundry Tips” on page 17 for additional information on sorting, loading, and drying most types of washables. Before starting your dryer Before using your dryer, wipe the dryer drum with a damp cloth to remove dust from storing and shipping. Starting your Your dryer may have a Dryer Features Guide (usually located on top of the dryer).
Selecting the right cycle and setting The following pages describe the cycles on your dryer. Refer to the charts on pages 9-10 for help in selecting drying cycles. Drying l l l l guidelines Always follow care label directions when they are available. Use the Fluff Air cycle, or line dry rubber, plastic, delicate, and heat-sensitive fabrics (see page 10). The last few minutes of all C)d?S are without heat to make the load easier to handle.
Heavy Dry Cycle (on some models) Use Heavy Dry and a high heat setting to dry large items or items that are thicker or heavier than a regular load (such as heavy cotton bath sheets or robes). Damp Dry Cycle (on some models) Use Damp Dry to dry items to damp level or to dry items that do not require an entire drying cycle. Two examples are heavy cottons, such as jeans, which you do not want to become stiff, or cotton clothes which are easier to press when damp.
Drying cycles chart Use the chart below to help you make drying selections. The chart suggests heat settings and drying times for various loads. NOTES: l Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads. l Use a Timed cycle only if the recommended Automatic cycle is not available. The check mark J in the chart below denotes recommended temperature settings. If some types of loads in the chart have more than one suggested temperature setting, choose the lowest setting available on your dryer.
Fluff Air cycle or line drying The chart below includes examples of items that require drying without heat. Use the Fluff Air cycle (if available on your dryer model), or place the items on a line or rack to air dry. NOTES: Heat-sensitive fabrics should not be dried in the dyer. . Line dy bonded or laminated fabrics. l Always follow care label directions when they are available. l I Fire Hazard Do not dy heat-sensitive fabrics, plastic, rubber, or some stuffed items with heat.
End of Cycle (on some signal models) The dyer sounds a signal to let you know when the cycle is finished. The signal is helpful when you are .lJQ drying permanent press, synthetics, and other items ‘, Lil that should be removed from the dyer as soon as it stops. l l On some dyers, the end of cycle signal is not adjustable. On other dyers, the end of cycle signal can be turned On or Off by a selector. The end of cycle On/Off selector is part of the Start Button on some models.
Using (on some the drying rack models) The drying rack lets you dy items that you may not want to tumble. The rack does not move, but the drum turns. 1. Fit rear legs of the rack into indentations in -the back wall of the dyer. Lower the front so the legs rest on the dyer opening. 4. Select the Timed dying cycle (and temperature, if needed) or the Fluff Air cycle (see page 7). 5. Push the Start Button. 2. Put wet items on top of the rack. Leave space between the items so air can reach all surfaces.
Caring for Your Dryer Proper care of your dyer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your dryer properly and safely. Cleaning Every load the lint screen cleaning The lint screen is located under a lid on top of the dryer. Clean it before each load. A screen blocked by lint can increase dying time. To clean: 1. Open the lid and DUII the lint screen straight out. 2. Roll lint off the screen with your fingers. Do not rinse or wash screen to remove lint. Wet lint is hard to remove.
Cleaning the dryer interior Garments which contain unstable dyes, such as denim blue jeans or brightly colored cotton items, may discolor the dyer interior. To clean 1. Make warm 2. Apply dryer drum: a paste with detergent and very water. paste to a soft cloth and scrub area until all excess dye is removed. Explosion Hazard aTurn off the electrical power before cleaning the dryer interior. l Make sure the dryer is cool. l Use nonflammable cleaner.
Removing accumulated Lint can gather inside the dryer and be a fuel for fire. Lint should be removed every 2 to 3 years, or more often, depending on dryer usage. Cleaning should be done by a qualified person. If you have any questions or comments, please call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-l 301. lint Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power before removing dyer panels. l Make sure the dyer is cool. l Dryer pans can have sharp edges.
If your dryer is gas and has a full front panel, remove front panel as follows: 1. Unplug the power supply cord or turn off the electrical power. 2. Open lint screen lid. Remove two screws from lint screen area. 3. Open top by pulling forward and up at each front corner (see View A). Rest raised top against wall behind dryer (top is hinged at rear). 4. Remove two internal screws from front panel flanges (near top front corners).
Laundry Tips This section provides information on preparing clothes for drying, drying guidelines, instructions for drying special-care items. NOTES: Refer to your Washer Use and Care Guide for proper washing techniques laundry tips. l See pages 3 and 4 of this book for Important Safety Information. l Sorting and additional clothes Separate dark from light colors; colorfast from non-colorfast. Items properly sorted for washing are usually properly sorted for drying.
Using dryer fabric softeners Dryer fabric softeners are recommended for reducing static cling and for softening fabrics. Always follow package instructions carefully. l Put one fabric softener sheet on top of the load before starting the *“i’:‘ 1’ ,_ .;; dryer. Do not add a fabric ‘&@ I. softener sheet after the drying cycle has started. Instant heat can cause the fabric softener to spot fabrics. l l q Saving l l l l energy Use an Automatic cycle to dry most loads.
Drying special-care items Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer’s care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 9 and 10 include drying instructions for most types of washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables.
ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS Napped items Dry separately or with similar colors to avoid lint transfer. Follow care label instructions. 1. Remove from dryer while there is still a trace of moisture. 2. Smooth, reshape, and air dry before putting away. l Corduroy, velveteen Quilted, downfilled items Follow care label instructions. 1. Dry one at a time. 2. Remove from dryer and shake or fluff the item during the drying cycle. 3. Smooth and reshape before putting away.
Troubleshooting Most laundering problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. Check the following list for laundry problems you may have and their possible causes. Also refer to the next page for a dryer checklist which can help you solve some simple problems without calling for service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 23. Common laundry problems ‘ROBLEM CAUSE Greasy spots l Dryer fabric softener improperly used.
Common dryer problems Before calling for service, check these: Is the dryer door firmly closed? Are the controls set in an ON position? Did you firmly push the Start Button? Is lint screen clogged with lint? Is the power cord plugged in? Have you blown a fuse or tripped the circuit breaker? q Is exhaust duct or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint? For gas dryers, are the valves open on the dryer and the supply line? Is the dryer making noise? Is there a thumping sound from support rollers in
Requesting Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 21-22. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance II Center teleDhone number. Dial toll-fre’e from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Index This index is alphabetical. page number. Look for the word or phrase you want, and then look for the TOPIC PAGE AIR DRYING ............................................ AUTOMATIC cycles ................................... CARE/CLEANING Dryer interior ......................................... Lint screen ............................................ Vacation ................................................ CHOOSING LOAD SIZES.. ...................... CYCLES .......................................
WHIRLPOOL@ Dryer Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your dryer. 2. Instruct you how to use your dryer. I 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4. Replace light bulbs. B.
